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Occupational Titles
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
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tank-builder
Erects metal tanks used to store
crude oil at oil fields, utilizing knowledge of overall construction techniques
and using handtools: Directs helpers in grading
area for tank base. Verifies grade, using spirit level.
Bolts tank sections together and inserts felt or asbestos sealing strips
between joints to assemble and erect tank bottoms, sides, and covers, using
wrenches. Bolts attachments, such as ladders, pipe flanges,
gauges, and valves, to tank, using wrenches. Directs
helpers in erection of scaffolds and assembly of tank sections. May erect wooden tanks [TANK ERECTOR (construction)].
TANK SETTER
Conducts tests on mining and oil field
machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under TEST ENGINEER
(profess. & kin.) Master Title.
TITLE CLERK
Procures testimonial documents
required to remove restrictions affecting title of landowners to property, and
requisitions purchase orders and bank checks to satisfy requirements of
contracts and agreements covering lease or purchase of land and gas, oil, and
mineral rights: Examines leases, contracts, and purchase agreements to assure
conformity to specified requirements. Examines abstract to assure complete
title-coverage of land described, completeness of land description, and to
detect lapses of time in abstract coverage of landowner's title. Prepares correspondence and other records to transmit leases and
abstracts. Reviews title opinion to determine nature of
testimonial documents needed to meet legal objections and to assure accuracy in
terms of trade. Confers with personnel of abstract company, landowners, and
LEASE BUYERS (mine & quarry; petrol. & gas) to explain reasons for and
to obtain testimonial documents needed to clear title. Prepares or requests
deeds, affidavits, and other documents and transmits them to appropriate
persons for execution to meet title requirements. Investigates whether
delinquent taxes are due on land involved in agreements and confers or
corresponds with landowner to assure payment. Verifies computations of fees,
rentals, bonuses, brokerage commissions and other expenses and prepares records
to initiate requests for payment. Prepares purchase data sheet for records unit
covering each trade or exchange. Answers queries regarding
leases and contracts by mail, telephone, or personal discussion.
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